What happened on Friday December 15, 1933?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1933:

• 21st Amendment Repeals Prohibition The Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution officially becomes effective, repealing the Eighteenth Amendment that prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol. This landmark legislation ended the nationwide prohibition of alcohol, marking a significant shift in American social and legal policy.
• India's First Test Cricket Match The India national cricket team hosts its inaugural test cricket match in Bombay (now Mumbai). Despite having played in England the previous year, India was defeated by England by nine wickets in this four-day match, marking an important milestone in the country's cricket history.
• Newspaper Guild Established The Newspaper Guild, the first labor union for newspaper journalists in the United States, is founded. This organization would become crucial in protecting journalists' rights and improving working conditions in the media industry.
• Newfoundland Returns to Crown Colony Status Newfoundland officially returns to Crown Colony status following a severe financial collapse, signaling economic challenges and the end of its period of self-governance. This event highlights the economic instability of the early 1930s and the complex political dynamics of the British Empire.
• British Plastics Federation Founded The British Plastics Federation, recognized as the world's oldest plastics industry association, is established. This organization would play a crucial role in developing and promoting the plastics industry in the United Kingdom.
• Baseball Owners Restrict Sunday Doubleheaders Baseball owners agree to temporarily ban Sunday doubleheaders until after June 15, likely as part of economic or scheduling considerations during the Great Depression era.

Events in 1933

December 15, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1933

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1933

December 15, 1933 was a Friday and it was the 349th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1933 can also be written as 12/15/1933 in the US and as 15/12/1933 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1933 in December 1933 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1933:

• Tim Conway

  Tim Conway was a legendary American comedian known for his iconic comedic roles on 'The Carol Burnett Show' and in various comedy films.

• Donald Woods

  Donald Woods was a courageous South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist who played a significant role in exposing the injustices...

• William Link

Famous people born in 1933

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1933:

• Ludwig Schlesinger

Famous people who died in 1933

Famous people who died on December 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 15, 1933! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 15, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 1933 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 15, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 03:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1933.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1933

Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1933

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 15, 1933 is:

91 years 4 months old,

or 1096 months and 29 days old,

or 4769 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33388 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1933?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 15, 1933.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.